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=Introduction: Lesson 2= Tell students they will be reading a biography about Martin Luther King Jr told from the point of view of his sister, Christine King Farris.

=Student Outcomes:= Students will understand how author's purpose can be stated or implied.


 * =Title 1: My Brother Martin= || =Title 2: Langston Hughes= ||
 * =Questions: Read pages 50-55=

1. The author uses the simile," **stuck together like the pages in a brand new book"** to describe Martin's relationship with his siblings. What does this simile mean? Page 50

2.What event did Martin and his siblings experience that was a
 * "crushing blow"** to them? Page 54

3.Why do you think the author included her mother's statement that **"Someday it will be better."**? Page 55 || =Questions: Read pages 61-62=

1. What does the author mean when she describes that "**books** **were** **as nourishing as food to Langston Hughes"**? Page 61

2. How does the poet's use of rhythm and repetition help readers understand the message of each poem? Page 62 ||

=Summative Question:= Using examples from the story, explain how the role models in Martin's life inspired his dream to **"turn the world upside down**".

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